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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13

AL. DoNNAuD. = The gentleman
who ausw ers to. this euphonious appel
lation has been in our little city since
Saturday last, engaged in gathering
data necessary to write up our Town
and Parish, the same to be published
in what will be known as the Louisi-
ana edition of the great New Orleans
Times Democrat, on which occasion no
less than $4,000 copies of that journal
will be issued. He has called on our
business men soliciting "ads," and has
met with some success. AL. is a whale,
SO to speak, and we have it from him
that he will do his best for Rapides
and Alexandria. The following com
plimentary mention of him we find in
the last issue of the Iberville South :
AL. Donnaud Is, perhaps, one of the best
known newspaper reporters in New Or
leans. He has been connected with the
press of that city nearly all his life, with
the few exceptions, when he was on some
of the leading journals of Texas. He is a
young man Of practical experience; is a
fluent, easy and polished writer, with a
heart in his bosom as big as the Custom
House. He is a young, genial, noble
hearted fellow who makes friends by the
dozen wherever he goes. We have known
him for many years, and the pleasure We
experienced on meeting him in our city
was genuine and sincere. The fact that
the Times Democrat has sent him of all
others out to write up the State. is evil
dence that the forthcoming Louisiana edi-
ton is to be something far above the usual
order of such things, and shows that they
regarded him as the man par excellence to
properly aid i'll accomplishing the task.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13

-ALExANDRIA's new steam ferry, built
and owned by Commodore Garner, prom
ises to be a beauty. The machinery is
now being placed on her, and it will not
be long before she is ready for business.
Her upper cabin and pilot-house are nearly
completed. The wheel will be put on af-
ter the machinery is in place. When fin
ished the new ferry will be a daisy.
-FLoYD, in West Carroll Parish, La,
on Tuesday, July 9TH, voted for the tax
in aid of the Louisiana and Arkansas rail
road unanimously.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13

Our Town is on the improve, and
our people are up and moving. They are
favoring everything that looks like enter
prise and push. This is the spirit which
should actuate them, for with vim and
set-up they must surely succeed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13

Col. B. w. johnson, President of the
Little Rock aud Alexandria railroad ar
rived here last Thursday night, having
come over the entire route of his road
from Camden, Ark, by land. He was
much pleased with the road, and says it
is much better than he had expected. As
to securing rights of way and other privi-
leges he expressed himself as being salts
fed, and said he wsuld have no trouble.
He was here to confer with our citizens,
and the Pinevillians, in reference to hav-
ing a company established here to get out
q bridge charter, and let all the proposed
lines take stock, and put in a clause that
all future lines can run over the same by
paying the rates fixed by the company.
1t would be money in the pockets of tho
different railroad companies that propose
to build bridge here to come together
and join in this move, which in the words
of Mr.. johnson, is most sensible one.
We have no doubt but that the railroads
would second this move, aud do all in
their power to make it a success.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13
Town and Parish News

Bingham Robes $50 at Bauer
& Wells.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13

Morgan's La, & Texas r. R ::
Arrives at Alexandra. .7:45 p. m
Leaves Alexandra. .......7:35 a. N
D ~ First class fare from Alexand-
ria to New Orleans, by either of the
above named roads, costs S6.S5. 81
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13

Thirty inch figured lawns at s
cents a yard at Bauer & Wells, Sec
ond and jackson SITS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13

The entertainment at Boyce to-
night for the benefit of st. Phillips
church, promises to be quite an enjoy
able affair. The programme will con-
sist first "Fairy of the Fountain" Op-
eretta; "Mad. Cap" Charade; and sew
eral songs and instrumental music.
Admission, SO cents.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13

Our sl.75, 60 lbs, 60 bars, box
of soap, still leads the market. Bauer
& We'll
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13

The third weeks session of the
District Court, ordinary term, was
brought to lose on Saturday. The
criminal docket was disposed of and
resulted in thirty-one convictions and
fifteen acquittals. Five of those con-
victed were sentenced to the peniten-
tiary, five went to the parish Jail, and
twenty one were fined.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13

The weather for the past few days
has peen excessively warm, the thermom-
eier going up almost to hundred. 1t is
just what is needed for the crops,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13
Cuffs, collar and tie, all for so
cents, at Bauer & Wells, this week.

The police jury, at their session
just ended, changed the assessment of
the Texas and Pacific railroad COM
pany from $3.50 to $4,000 per mile.
In the other assessments made little or
no change was made. The jury also
appropriated money to repair several
of the bridges throughout the Parish,
among the number the one that crosses
Bayou Rapides, in the upper end of
town. For the repair of that bridge
the sum of $3.50 was appropriated, and
Messrs. G. A. Schnack, J. M. Arm
strong and B. G. Duke were appointed
commissioners to let out and receive
said work. The jury finished its Ia
bors on Friday evening.
Good umbrellas at Bauer & We'll
60 cents each.
Julius Levin's lumber Office was
broken open on the night of the 9TH
inst, but nothing of any Importance
was taken therefrom. The thieves
had doubtless learned of the reception
that day of s3ooo-only $500 of which
was in the safe, however. The knob
of the combination lock was broken
off, as also the hinges of the safe, but
the thieves did not succeed in getting
the safe open.
White goods slaughtered at Bauer
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chappcd hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin crnptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price Is cts. per box.
For sale by Jacob Geiger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL.
ALEXANDRIA, La, !
Inlu s 1887 {

ALEXANDRIA, La,
July S, 1887. !
Pursuant to adjournment the City
Council met this day at o'clock p. NJ.
Present:
Thos. Crawley, Mayor,
E. j. Sullivan,
N. L. McGinnis,
Jacob Irving,
Jonas Rosenthal.
Absent -
IL. S. Gossens.
The minutes Of last regular meeting,
june 9th. were read and approved.
The minutes of special meetings of
June 22d, 2Sth and goth, and July
4th, were approved without reading.
The Treasurer's report was read
and approved, and showed a balance
on hand Of $46.2O.
The Collectors settlement showed
the following collections since the 9th
dav of Tune:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13

The Rapiics Parish Farmers
Union held a Convention at Spring
Creek, on the 2d of July, and elected
the following officers John j. Swan,
President; z. p. Sqnires, Vice-Presi-
dent; d. B. Hogan, Treasurer; John
A. Dixen, Secretary; Linn Tanner,
Lecturer P. A. Swan, Chaplain; Mr..
Harper, Doorkeeper; w. L. Tanner,
Sergeant-at-Arms. The next Parish
Convention Of the Union will be held
at Lecom,e, on Thursday, the 9th Of
October, 1887.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13

We are selling a rs cents suspcn
der this week at SO cents. Bauer 4
We'll.
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1868 70

On motion the Mayor was authorized
to issue warrant on the Treasurer in
favor Of Mr.. J.. B. Baynard for s2l 30,
balance due for purchase Of hose and
buckets for use of Fire Department.
The incidental bill presented by the
Mayor amounted to $3.50, on which
WIS credit of SITS, received from
Eliza Milhas for rent fractional part of
month of June for room under City
Hall. A warrant was ordered Issued
on the Treasurer for the balance due,
viz: $I75.
On motion of Councilman McGinnis,
Resolved, That from and after this
date one-half of the cash paid into the
treasury, until the sum of 5000 is real
lied, be reserved and set aside for the
purpose of building tanks for the use
of the steam fire engine.
On milton of Councilman McGinnis,
Resolved, That the Secretary be
and he is hereby requested to present
at the, next regular meeting of this
Board, statement of the indebtedness
of the City of Alexandria and also
present at same meeting, if possible:
the assessment rolls for the year 1857.
The following communication was
received from Mr.. w. 0. Dammon and
read to the Board:
ALEXANDRIA, La,
July 4, 1887.
To the Hon. Mayor and Council of Alex
andria, La:
Gentlemen-Your petitioner would res
pectfnlly request that you give permission
to build and establish on the river front,
outside of the levee, III front of the street
between the French and Catholic church
property, for the purpose of putting a
hoop, single and other wood working
machinery-as also grist mill.
Very respectfully,
w. o. DAMMoN.
On motion of Councilman McGinnis
the petition was granted on the fol
lowing terms aud conditions, to-wit -
l. The right and privilege is hereby
granted to W. 0. Dammon, to con-
struct and operate, for the period of
twenty five years, on the site named in
the petition, hoop, single and other
woodworking machinery, and grist
mill provided, the said W. @. Dam
mon shall obtain the consent of the
property owners in vicinity Of the site
selected.
2. The said w. O. Dammon shall
commence the construction of the said
hoop, single and other woodworking
machinery and grist mill before the
LIST day of January, 1888, and shall
complete the same by July ,st, 1888.
On motion of Councilman McGinnis,
Resolved, That the sum of fifteen
dollars, or so much thereof as may be
necessary, be and the same is hereby
appropriated for the purpose Of pur-
chasing desk, to be placed in the
City Hall for use Of this Board and
Councilmcn Sullivan and Rosenthal
are hereby made a committee to pur-
chase said desk.
| No other business being submitted
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13
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are just splendid. Bauer & We'll.
Ar Barrett's landing, on Red
river, about eight miles from Alexan-
dria, at 10 o'clock on Sunday night,
two negroes named Martin Welsh and
Norman Rax, had a dispute over a
horn, which ended by Rax being cut
with a knife across the abdomen, let
ting out all his intestines and perfora-
ting his stomach. From DR.. Comp
ton, who was called in to wait on the
wounded man, we learned that he was
in dying condition when he left there.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13

Come and see for yourselves. A
big crash in prices this week particu
larly. Bauer & We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13
TIME TABLE:

Texas and Pacific Railroad:
For MarshaU:
Leave Alexandria. ........ PAP a. IN
For Nea0 Orleans:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13

The very latest styles in palm
faus at Bauer 4 Weips--two fer five
cents.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-13

Our go cents umbrella reduced to
so cents this week. Bauer & We'll.
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VITO is Davy Bumm We don't know.
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Leave Alexandria. .......11:5s P. nj
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-09-09
THE HOTEL SCHEME.
a Committee of Citizens Appointed
to Solicit Contributions for
Merchants, Etc.

a mass meeting In connection with the pro
posed hotel scheme was held In tho city
chamber last night.
Colonel Barnard opened the ball by
calling the meeting TO order, and asking some
one TO state the object OF the meeting, when
Mr.. Patterson suggested that Secretary Groes-
beck read the minutes of last meeting. That
gentleman had not the minutes handy, but
stated what had been done, and that the
meeting was called TO order to ascertain the
citizens views on the question of building
$4,000 hotel.
The chair then called for the opinions of
those present, and Mr.. l.. NJ Gregory respond
ed, expressing an opinion that SJO,OJO was not
enough money for the purpose.
Mr.. Alexander then read the agreement rs
published in yesterdays LIGHT. He thought
with sjO,WO or even $1,000, a good stBrt could
be made, the location being left TO the stock
holders, and explained why he considered
Sb,OJO enough for start, as an enlargement
could he made IN the future, and showed sew
eral instances of what had been done for that
amount.
Capt. A. G. Schryver thought that $4,000
would put upH good building of 80 rooms, ac-
cOmmOdating 200 people. In Florida, lumber
hotels, accommodating 800 or 400 people,
had been put up for $4,000 and much better
could DO done with more money. The build
ing must be light, airy and well galaried
Many people wanted fresh places to go to for
they were tired of California, Florida and
Europe. Give them clean rooms, good food
aud due attendance, and there would be no
difficulty in filling IL.
The chairman was of Capt Schryver's
opinion that good hotel could be built for
$4,000, others cOrrobOrated their statements.
The subscription list showing the names of
DIR. A. Graves, J. s. Alexander, Col. Belknap,
A,C.Schryvere each for $lOC0, was passed round
but none except Col. Barnard subscribed.
Col. Barnard put down Sl,O1O.
Then Dr. Graves got mad at the apathy Of
the people ana withdrew his subscription.
on motion of Mr.. W. W. King the following
resolution was passed:
Resolved, That the secretary of the citizens
association be requested TO open cOTrespOn.
donCe with the large owners of the Southern
Pacific railway company, Missouri Pacific
railway, Arkansas Pass and other railroads to
endeavOr to obtain their financial cO-Opera-
ton in building suitable hotel in this city {;
aud also that either through advertisements
In the hotel Journals or by direct cOrrcspOn-
dence, he open communication with hotel men
In the north pledging financial aid and CO.
operation from our citizens to the right man.
The following soliciting committee was then
appointed: W. W. King chairman; Messrs.
GrOcsbeck, HOsack, Graves, Schryver Col.
Inns, Schramm, Gordon, Aubrey, A. Maverick,
:. Maverick, Chandler, DaTgan, Patterson, J..
$. Alexander and g. l.. Dgnowty, and then
the meeting adjourned.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-09-09
THEIR HoNoRED GUESTS.
The Corpus Christi Gun Club Dele
CATION Arrives in the CITY.

The Corpus Christi Gun Club Dele
CATION Arrives in the City.
The Corpus Christi Gun club arrived
In the city last evening and were met NJ
the depot by delegation OF the Lone
Star Gun club and escorted to their
quarters at the Mahneke hotel. The
party consists OF J. II. g. White, cap
tain; 4. b SOuthgate, secretary and
treasurer; w. w. and II. Westervelt,
John Jordt, X. l.. Mueller, Charles Car
roll, Jas. Mccoy, Henry c. SeiligsOn and
John PriOur, constituting the team.
The following friends Of the club are
with the party: Frank Cavanaugh. j. S.
Henderson, David Viokers and Charles
Harrison.
This club was organized July LIST, and
on tn. 4th II had "shoot with the
Lone Star Gun club Mt Corpus Christi
and won. Today return match will be
held at the Lone Star Gun club grounds,
near the brewery, in which both clubs
will compete.
The Corpus Christi club ID no mean
adversary and the Lone Star club are
rather despOndent, because some Of their
best shots can't get away from business.
However, those who attend will do
their best to maintain the honor OF the
city. An effort will be made to induce
the Corpus Christi boys to lay over
Sunday and to have a full match on that
day.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-09-09
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

MAHNCKE HOTEL-MRrtin Kohl, DcnlsOn; J
Miss A KnitteI. a Knisseii. Burton, Texas: ii
G Lcdgeson, W Wcstervclt, n Westervelt
Chas Carroll. James Mccoy, T b SOuthgate, X
Muller, John YOrdt, j NJ PriOur, j II G
White, Frank Cavanaugh, j 5 Henderson, Da.
vid Vickers, Corpus Christi Gun Club; + A
Piper, F Meurer and wife, Uvaldc.
SOUTHERN HOTEL.-Mrs II Price, NJ f Col
Inns, Lytle; Don CamilO Saens, Roma, Tex; Dir
Edwin Miner, Brooklyn, n c; 7 Ray, Denison;
VIM FOrdtran and daughter, FlatOna; Misses
Josie and Fannie kOkcrnot, II l. KokCrnOt,
Gonzales; L Woodward, FrO Town; A b
Lock, Sedala, Mo; Benavides, Laredo; Mrs
A Ferguson and Willie Ferguson, George
town; W d Aubrey, Walnut Springs, Tex; W
Starlight, Austin; W f Jones, Gonzales; II l.
Chase Fort Worth; f Gage, Fort Davis; EFT
ROfiey. StratfOrd.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-09-09
Another Card.
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. ., 1857,

Editor LIGHT:
In yesterdays LIGHT appeared an ar
tiole from Sheriff Thumm as to the diff
Guilty with Il Mexican jail employe, one
AdOlfo Vidal.
The pros and cons | shall not men
ton.
Only this, there was not one word of
truth in Vidars statement, as to the az
fair he has been guilty of csnvassing
among the prisoners for a .favorite
attorney and an ex-jailor is authority
for the statement that Vidal run some
lawyers and he, Vidal, receives a CON-
mission. 1t is currently talked. | was
referring 10 their and his action showed
his guilt. He has for months
been slsndering me to my ell
ants and talking in the interest
of others. was patient, and desired
no trouble. lie made all that was, and
now to vindiCate "his seif," ask that an
untruth be published. These are the
facts. | am ready to account for what
| say. Respectfully, etc,
VIRGIE B. DUVALL.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-09-09
Don't Laugh at Nervous People.

nerves, can scarcely believe it. Rather sug-
gcst the use of HOstctter's Stomach BittCrs
which, in removing every trace of dyspepsia,
and regulating the liver and bowels, strikes at
and eXtrpatcs the most prolific cause of
chronic nervous trouble. That ncryC-shattcr-
ing disease, fever and ague, is among the for
midable ailments, to the removal of which this
genial remedy is specially adapted. Nervous
prostratiOn resulting from prolonged mental
or physical effort, is also a state of the system
where the intervention of this tonic is very
desirable, more particularly as its use is to
quiet and relax the tension of OvcTwrOught
nerves. The BittCrs are invaluable in rhcu-
matism, neuralgia and kidney troubles. En-
plOy no substitute for it. 9.l6t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-09-09
PLEASANT CALL.

A lady visiting San Antonio call at II. A.
Bair's Popular Drug Store;
Have you any perfume, sir2"
Eyes, madame, / have a very large assOrt-
ment, and among them the latest triple ex-
tracts, such as Loves Offering, Queens De-
light, Baby Mine, Boston Bouquet, Knight
Templar, Select Knights, Sunny South Queen
of the West, Sweet Home, VeTgiss Mein Nicht
Princess Ida, BOque SARATOGA, Baltimore
Beauty, paramount Park, White HellOtrope,
Mabel Sweet, and 100 others"
Thanks. / do not believe that any drug
store in the state of Texas has such q large as
sortment. Let me have IS worth of your best
od0rs; Please give me your place Of bust
ness
NO; 3ls East Commerce street. Telephone
No. 298."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-09-09
Beautiful Shades

Where should they be found but at
my ParasOl Head Quarters? Remember
l am not selling So and SIS parasOIs
for So 50. but / am selling for So 30 just
such parasols as are sold in other houses
for So and S.. WolfsOn has never any
clearing out sales; because he marks
his goods down at the commencement
OF the season at clearing out prices, and,
for that reason his stock OF parasOls
does not accumulate but is replenished
every week, thus keeping in stock the
latest styles.
&c l.. Won FsnN
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-09-09
The Best Method.

The most agreeable as well as the most eff
iective method OF dispelling He adaches. Colds
and Fevers or cleansing the system is by tax
ing few doses Of the pleasant California
liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs. II acts
gently yet effective, strengthening the organs
on which il acts, so that regular habits may be
formed. Manufactured only by the California
Fig Syrup Co., San Francisco. Cal. For sale
b 30 cent and 81 bottles by Z. Kalteyer 4 Son
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-09-09

| offer Fable Linens, bleached, I'M
bleached, and Turkey red, with Nap.
perry to match. In an infinite variety.
MY stock of towels and towelings was
never more complete than at present.
Housekeepers will find in this depart
ment all that the best markets of the
north and east offer, and at figures be-
low their quotations. l.. WOLFsON.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-09-09
Silks, Silks, Silks,

The demand for the finest silk fabrics
in the market grows side by side with
the taste in dress, which evolves such
creations of loveliness out OF these rich
products of the loom. San Antonio
ladies will find that by examining my
silk department that | carry in silks a
stock of Surah, Gros- Grain, Wolfe, Otto
man and Sarazine, both plain and fig.
ured, in plaids and stripes, equal to any
that can be found in the market.
95 l.. WoLFsON.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-09-09
Dress Goods Just Arrived.

invite the attention of all the ladies
in the city to an inspection of my large
stock OF winter dress goods, which will
be opened in few days. have also in
stock a finer line OF light weight goods,
to be sold at bottom prices, than can be
found in this state. An opportunity for
purchasing tirst-class goods at unpreCe-
dentedly low prices is here offered by
50 J.. WOLFsON.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-09-09

Don't fail to note Wolfson's new "add"
In this issue of the LIGHT. What he
does not offer in the way Of bargains
would be hard to find. Those locals of
his this week have been catching the
trade this week. WolfsOn says he does
not consider single dollar mispent that
he has ever paid out for advertising.